Finding the Third Proportional to 478,376 and 1,006,320
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Solution
The third proportional to 478,376 and 1,006,320 is: 2,116,912.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
478,376 : 1,006,320 = 1,006,320 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
478,376/1,006,320 = 1,006,320/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
478,376x = 1,006,320 × 1,006,320 - Step 4: Simplify right side
478,376x = 1,012,679,942,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,012,679,942,400/478,376 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,116,912.10
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